KVB2 course

Monday, March 23, 2026
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KVB2 – Indoor lead climbing

WHAT IS THIS?

A KVB, or KlimVaardigheidsBewijs, or climbing proficiency certificate, is a personal certificate that proves you have successfully completed one of the levels to become an independent (rock) climber. The Flemish climbing & mountaineering federation recognizes multiple levels, starting at KVB1 for indoor top roping, via KVB2 & KVB2+ for indoor and outdoor resp. single pitch lead climbing to more advanced outdoor rock-climbing courses (KVB3, KVB3+ and KVB4). The indoor lead climbing course (KVB2) teaches you all the techniques for safe, indoor lead climbing. In indoor lead climbing, the climber attaches the rope to the bolts on the wall while climbing. The rope follows the climber and is held at the bottom by the fuse. This course concludes with an evaluation moment to obtain the second level climbing proficiency certificate by the Flemish climbing, aka the KlimVaardigheidsBewijs 2, or KVB2. In most Flemish climbing gyms with the possibility of lead climbing, a KVB2 is required to gain access.

COURSE CONTENT

This course aims to teach you all the skills required for safe indoor lead climbing and belaying. We will build upon the skills from KVB1/ indoor top roping and expand our skill set. You will learn how to prepare for a lead climb, what extra gear you need and how to belay and lead itself. The course will be a practical course, with limited pragmatic theory. Some specific themes that will be covered are:

  • Risk management and safety
  • How to belay safely and what are some constraints we need to be aware of
  • Gear management: which belay devices or ropes do we prefer for leading
  • Dynamic belaying
  • Leading basics and tips & tricks
  • Taking lead falls & becoming comfortable with it
  • Injury prevention

The course follows the curriculum by KVB, which can be found here (dutch only): https://www.klimenbergsportfederatie.be/klimvaardigheidsbewijzen

The course consists of 2 course evenings (each approximately 3hrs) + an evaluation (exam).

PREREQUISITES

  • 15 years or older
  • For the course itself: NO need for a KVB1 or other top rope certificate but can prove solid top roping skills and readiness to progress to indoor lead climbing.
  • For the exam: In possession of KVB1 or can prove top rope skills via another top rope certificate. Do you still need or want to do the KVB1 exam? LUAK also organizes a KVB1 exam moment on 19/02/2026 prior to the KVB2 course. More information on the KVB1 exam can be found here: https://www.klimenbergsportfederatie.be/klimvaardigheidsbewijzen
  • You climb 5a/b in top rope

PRACTICAL

  • Minimum number of participants: 4, maximum 8.
  • Gear:
    • Personal gear: climbing harness, belay device, climbing shoes (Basically your normal indoor top rope gear)
    • LUAK provides lead climbing ropes + quickdraws and some other accessories for the course. You are not obligated to buy anything specific prior to the course. During the course, our teachers will cladly provide you with tips for gear if you are willing to buy your own.
    • If you have any questions regarding the gear, contact us and we’re happy to help you.
  • The course: 2 indoor lessons (each approx. 3 hrs). For the course, we follow the curriculum provided by KFB. A sketch of how the course will be structured
    • a small KVB1 recap
    • introduction to lead climbing with emphasis on safe belaying
    • lead climbing in practice
    • taking some falls
    • testing different belay devices
    • perfecting your technique as a climber and belayer
    • tip & tricks
    • climb a lot with a lot of variety to familiarize yourself with all the novelties of leading compared to top roping
  • Exam: after the course, there is an exam after which you get the KVB2 lead climbing certificate (of course, only if you pass the exam)

All courses and exam will take place from 18h00 to 21h00 in the UCLL sports gym (unless communicated differently). The location: https://www.ucll.be/nl/studeren-aan-ucll/diensten-voor-studenten/klimmen.

THE EXAM

It is important to understand that the KVB courses are courses you take to grow personally as a climber. Sure, passing an exam at the end is a nice proof that you acquired all the necessary skills and can apply them safely. But it should by no means be your objective, to pass the exam. The courses are aimed at teaching you how to progress as a climber so you can enjoy the sport safely with a smile. The exam is secondary.

PRICE

a) KVB2 course + exam: €85. Included are 2 evenings of 3hrs course + the exam moment + the actual KVB2 pass certificate. LUAK provides ropes and quickdraws for the course. Not included: gym entrance and personal climbing gear (see above).

DATES

  • Lesson 1: Monday 23 March
  • Lesson 2: Wednesday 25 March
  • Exam: Monday 30 March

HOW TO SIGN UP?

Easy, just sign up with this link: https://forms.gle/rYmor5J1xe79df716

You suddenly can’t anymore? No problem, just send us an email or call to notify us and we’ll pay you back 100% if you contact us 24h prior to the start of the course or if you can’t due to force majeure. No additional cancellation fee. If you can’t attend every course evening, you still need to pay the full price.